Buri Buri Elementary vs Monte Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buri Buri Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
Monte Verde Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students
| Measure | Buri Buri Elementary South San Francisco, California | Monte Verde Elementary San Bruno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1224 of 5,693 | #431 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16369 of 50,301 | #6598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 79% |
| city | South San Francisco | San Bruno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 62.6).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 28.3%).
- •Buri Buri Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.6).
- •Buri Buri Elementary is the larger school with 584 students compared with 517.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buri Buri Elementary better than Monte Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Verde Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 62.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buri Buri Elementary and Monte Verde Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and San Bruno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buri Buri Elementary: 584. Monte Verde Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buri Buri Elementary and Monte Verde Elementary rank in California?
Buri Buri Elementary is 1224th of 5,693 and Monte Verde Elementary is 431st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).